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methyl tertiary butyl ether |
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methyl tertiary butyl ether [¦meth·əl ¦tər·shē‚er·ē ¦byüd·əl ′ē·thər] (organic chemistry) CH3OC(CH3)3A volatile, flammable, colorless liquid, with a boiling point of 55°C (131°F) and a terpene-like odor, originally used in gasoline as an octane enhancer and lead substitute, more recently used to reduce engine exhaust emissions. Abbreviated MTBE. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Anaerobic degradation of methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) and tert-butyl alcohol (TBA). The recent political debates on the use of two common gasoline additives, methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) and ethanol, suggest that refiners may have to rely more on alternative chemicals for oxygenating gas and reducing smog. State water officials only recently began testing reservoirs that store state water for methyl tert-butyl ether after some gas station employees and mechanics reported problems such as nose, throat and eye irritation, said Stefan Cajina, a sanitary engineer for the state Department of Health Services, which as set the safety standard. |
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